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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,134.68, 865,447.50 and 340,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,134.68, 865,447.50 and 340,652.44 is: 470,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,134.68 : 865,447.50 = 340,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,134.68/865,447.50 = 340,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,134.68x = 865,447.50 × 340,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,134.68x = 294,816,802,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,816,802,566.90/627,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,101.26

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